House Speaker, Juliet Holness, says she feels threatened by the conduct of some Opposition members in the Parliament.

This, following an ugly exchange in the House of Representatives on Tuesday.

Nora-Gaye Banton reports.

On Tuesday, North West Manchester Member of Parliament, Mikael Phillips, had to be physically restrained by fellow MPs, following a heated exchange with West Kingston MP Desmond McKenzie moments after the sitting was adjourned.

The events were reportedly sparked by disrespectful comments directed at House Speaker, Juliet Holness, by members of the opposition as she exited the chamber.

Holness has since accused South West St. Andrew MP, Dr. Angela Brown Burke, of shoving her and calling her a coward as she left the chamber.

Dr. Brown Burke denies the shove claim, but has admitted to calling Holness a coward.

The Speaker broke her silence in an extended interview on Cliff Hughes Online Thursday morning.

The House Speaker says she held her composure and did what she describes as the dignified thing, which was to leave the parliament without reacting.

Mrs Holness says he security detail took steps to mitigate potential risk.

The House Speaker says she now feels threatened but will not be deterred.

Mrs Holness is resolute in her position of performing her duties in line with the standing orders and established protocol.

Meanwhile, the Speaker told Nationwide she’s deeply concerned about the escalation of tensions in the Parliament.

She says no improvement in conduct will be problematic.

Meanwhile, Mrs Holness says she will be requesting the CCTV footage and witness statements in relation to the incident.

Juliet Holness, House Speaker.

The House Speaker says she be inviting the Leader of Government Business, Floyd Green, and the Leader of Opposition Business, Phillip Paulwell to discuss the matter ahead of the next sitting of the House.

Mrs Holness says she will deliver an opening statement on the issue at that next sitting.

Former deputy House Speaker Lloyd B Smith says Tuesday’s incident was frightening.

Smith was speaking on Nationwide at Five on Wednesday. He says the situation requires urgent intervention.

Lloyd B Smith, former parliamentarian and political commentator.

Meanwhile, political commentator, Dr Nadeen Spence argues that those who occupy Gordon House are duty-bound to behave responsibly.

Dr Nadeen Spence, political commentator.

Colliecia Wright contributed to this report.